Chiefs Roster: Travis Kelce ranked as second-best tight finish of all time

The thirty third Staff’s Marcus Mosher not too long ago took on the duty of rating the best tight ends in NFL historical past. That is significantly fascinating to followers of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, as many would argue that Travis Kelce must be close to (or at) the highest of the listing.

In line with Mosher, Kelce is ranked second behind New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski — however forward of a fellow Chief, Tony Gonzalez, who’s ranked third.

Right here’s the writeup on Kelce:

By the point Travis Kelce retires, he’ll personal nearly each postseason-receiving report not only for tight ends, however for all gamers.

He’s already performed 22 playoff video games, recording 1,903 yards and 19 touchdowns. His postseason numbers are nuts, however his regular-season numbers are simply as foolish. He has already posted seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons and is a nine-time Professional Bowl choice. Since 2014, he’s averaged greater than 1,130 yards per season, 4 of which had been with Alex Smith and never Patrick Mahomes.

Kelce was named to the All-Decade Staff for the 2010s, and his begin to the 2020s has been much more spectacular. The one factor holding him again from being larger on this listing is his blocking, however does it even matter if you’re this dominant of a receiver?

Mosher’s emotions aren’t atypical concerning tight finish rankings, with many giving the nod to Gronkowski due to his innate capacity to dam for and serve Tom Brady as his go-to offensive weapon.

Takeaway

For my part, Kelce definitely isn’t as dangerous a blocker as people like to assert, however it’s honest to say Gronkowski is among the finest ever and certain beats Kelce in that space. Nonetheless, at what level do issues like pure profession manufacturing numbers and longevity come into play?

I believe there’s a case to be made that when Kelce lastly decides to name it, his numbers could also be so excessive that he might show himself plain. Which may come down as to whether he opts to play previous his present contract, which runs by means of 2025.

Within the meantime, being ranked higher than names reminiscent of Gonzalez, Shannon Sharpe and Ozzie Newsome isn’t too shabby.